The Kathmandu Post

Rinku Thakur turned her fight against child marriage into a mission After refusing an arranged marriage at 17 and leaving home, the Birgunj woman has spent over a decade raising awareness about child marriage, dowry, and women’s rights across Madhesh villages. kathmandupost.com/province-n… —by Shiva Puri

How China’s clean-tech machine is reshaping the global climate fight China’s clean-tech exports and investments in developing countries are approaching the scale of climate finance provided by wealthy nations, making its manufacturing industry a major force in the global energy transition. kathmandupost.com/world/2026…

Sugar supplies assured for Tihar, but LPG shortages persist Government agencies and traders say stocks of sugar and other food staples are sufficient to meet festival demand, even as problems with LPG distribution continue. kathmandupost.com/money/2026… —by Prakriti Dahal

OPINION: Nepal’s 250-year-old foreign policy still works. Why does no one use it? Nepal has drifted between Delhi and Beijing for three decades. The Shah government has the mandate to stop it. kathmandupost.com/columns/20… —by Santosh Bisht

From flood-hit areas to crime scenes, Nepal’s police dogs sniff out vital clues One of 107 dogs in the police force, Leo located two bodies and human remains during a 20-day search after the Bhotekoshi floods. kathmandupost.com/national/2… —by @gauravpkh

OPINION: Why this government still needs questioning The government moves at a rocket’s pace. Citizens should check the law behind the headlines before applauding. kathmandupost.com/columns/20… —by Ashaswi Karki

OPINION: The families who wait Remittances keep Nepal’s economy afloat. The people left behind carry a cost that rarely appears in figures. kathmandupost.com/columns/20… —by Dennis Relojo-Howell

We’ve been best friends with dogs for thousands of years. Here’s how it began Long before religious texts and myths celebrated them, dogs had forged an enduring bond with humans, becoming hunters, protectors and guides to the afterlife. kathmandupost.com/art-cultur… —by Phanindra Sangam

Your guide to this week’s cultural events in Kathmandu Valley The Post rounds up the week’s cultural highlights, from festive celebrations and heritage events to live music and dance across the Valley. kathmandupost.com/art-cultur… —by Bhumika Shrestha

Your guide to this week’s cultural events in Kathmandu Valley The Post rounds up the week’s cultural highlights, from festive celebrations and heritage events to live music and dance across the Valley. kathmandupost.com/art-cultur…

Saudi Arabia restricts foreign workers in 97 tourism and administrative job titles Four types of tourism jobs are now reserved entirely for Saudi nationals, while 12 others require 70 percent local staffing and another 12 need 50 percent. kathmandupost.com/national/2… —by @homkarki2

Building trust and confidence a must before going to India with a wish list, experts advise Nepali leadership With Prime Minister Shah prepared to visit New Delhi after two weeks, a former Indian diplomat says the mood in the Indian capital is positive. kathmandupost.com/national/2… —by @anilkathmandu

Four Supreme Court nominees approved after scrutiny of judicial conduct and allegations Parliamentary hearings raised concerns over alleged judicial interference, middlemen and controversial rulings, while nominees defended their records and outlined plans for reform. kathmandupost.com/national/2… —by @DulalDp

David Warner lifts TU as Kathmandu hand Lumbini their first defeat of the season The Australian icon smashes 66 off 50 to set up a decisive victory over the defending champions in front of a packed crowd at TU Stadium. kathmandupost.com/cricket/20… —by @nayak_paudel

Panic in bureaucracy, police and judiciary amid abrupt dismissals, political pressure Heavy-handed tactics, leadership purges, and talk of impeachment have deeply unsettled civil servants, law enforcement, and top judges. kathmandupost.com/politics/2… —by @rajeshkantipur

Kathmandu end Lumbini’s unbeaten run with 36-run win David Warner and Sahil Patel put on a century stand as Kathmandu secure their third consecutive victory and move to second in the NPL standings. kathmandupost.com/cricket/20… @dearbinod

Rusted pontoon bridge left unused for 13 years shifted from Bardiya to be installed at flood-hit Phurkekhola, Dhading The pontoon bridge, which once connected Rajapur with other parts of Bardiya, is being refurbished to restore transport links between Gajuri and Siddhalek after floods swept away the concrete bridge. kathmandupost.com/national/2…

Warner, Sahil Patel put on century stand as Kathmandu set Lumbini 161-run target Warner scores 66 and Patel makes 38 in a 104-run opening partnership before Kathmandu finish on 160-8 in 20 overs. kathmandupost.com/cricket/20… @dearbinod

Australian PM Albanese dons Dhaka topi to celebrate Nepal Festival in Sydney Anthony Albanese praises the Nepali community’s contribution to Australia, joining the festival for the first time as thousands gather at Darling Harbour. kathmandupost.com/nepali-dia…

As COP31 comes to Turkey, satellites reveal a landfill methane problem Turkey hosts COP31 in Antalya from November 9 to 20 and has made methane reduction a priority for the climate summit. kathmandupost.com/world/2026…